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V283 DNU

1999 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,909 mi
Last recorded137,909 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 DNU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 137,909 miles

Rear subframe bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 30 Oct 2025 137,852 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting By the jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear subframe bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 16 Oct 2025 137,593 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded. Front to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded. By the jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 137,165 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 136,361 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 135,318 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 135,308 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 134,758 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 134,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 132,864 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 132,860 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 131,803 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 130,630 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 128,083 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 126,269 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 126,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 122,867 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 122,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 118,019 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on the inner edge--rec attention

nearside front damper has oil stain

rear damper dust covers loose

rear number plate faded

stone chips in nearside screen

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 1.6mm--Rec urgent attention

Fail 31 Aug 2013 117,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn smooth on the inner edge--rec attention

nearside front damper has oil stain

rear damper dust covers loose

rear number plate faded

stone chips in nearside screen

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 1.6mm--Rec urgent attention

Pass 11 Sep 2012 108,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 103,335 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2010 99,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 95,711 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 91,960 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,616 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 84,553 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 84,549 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 80,263 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 80,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?

Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
4,292
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 568
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 254
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 226
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V283 DNU is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 103,335 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Alpina fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V283 DNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Alpina typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V283 DNU is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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